Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish is a historic smoked fish and hamburger restaurant in South Pasadena, Florida.
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1947 |
| Street address | 1350 Pasadena Ave S |
| City | South Pasadena |
| State | Florida |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 33707 |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27°45′22″N 82°44′13″W |
History
Restaurant was established in 1947 on Madeira Beach by founder Ted Peters, who moved it to South Pasadena in 1949. The eatery serves wood smoked mullet and hamburgers in a casual atmosphere of stools and picnic tables. Jeff Klinkenberg called it one of the most famous eateries in Pinellas County and included a section on it in his book Seasons of Florida. It has been featured on The Best Thing I Ever Ate and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. German potato salad and Manhattan clam chowder have also become classic dishes at the restaurant. Ted Peters died in 2003 at 91.[1] Ted Peters is located at 1350 Pasadena Avenue.[2] Fruit pies made by Ted's mom were once a feature of the business.[3]
References
- Gary Mormino The Art And Craft Of Smoked Fish September 23, 2007 Tampa Tribune
- Ted Peters: Quite a catch for diner April 8, 1976 St Petersburg Times
- "For 60 Years She's Made Pies". St. Petersburg Independent. March 29, 1974. p. 13–A. Retrieved 30 April 2012.